Police officers in Crewe and Alsager have been hammering anti-social behaviour hotspots as part of a recent policing operation.

Officers saw a reduction in incidents in these areas during Operation Rivalries, which was run by officers from Crewe LPU between May 8-11 from 2-10.30pm each day.

Sgt Andy Baker from the Crewe Central beat team, who was in charge of the operation, said: “The operation was proactive and the idea was to flood with officers the areas where we have had reports of anti-social behaviour or where officers have been made aware by local residents of issues.

“We did react to incidents when they were reported but the operation was more aimed at speaking to youths and children who were out on the street in the evening, ensuring none were involved in anti-social behavior and were aware of our presence in the community. This meant that we spoke to in the region of 100 youths over the four days and provided reassurance to the local communities in Crewe and Alsager.”

As a result of the operation, Sgt Baker said, four people were searched with one person set to be interviewed at a later date in relation to possession of a controlled drug; three people were found within a communal hall of a residential building where police have had reports of anti-Social behaviour from residents, and they were removed from the property with two being taken home to their parents who were made aware of what had been happening; and two youths’ details have been forwarded to the anti-social behaviour team to make contact to prevent further anti-social behaviour.

The operation was hailed a success by the LPU, with Crewe Police writing on their Facebook page on Saturday: “Operation rivalries concluded last night. Approximately 100 youths spoken to.

“The ASB team will be notified of two acting anti socially. We saw a reduction in anti social behaviour in the areas we patrolled. We will run the operation again.”